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  • DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER Capsule Wardrobe: How to Style the Collection
    May 19, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, How to Wear it, Spring Capsules, Style Tips

    DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER Capsule Wardrobe: How to Style the Collection

    If you have been following me for a long time, you know that I never want anyone to shop an…

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  • Dear John x Katie Haller Capsule Wardrobe Collection
    April 30, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, Spring Capsules, Summer Capsules

    Dear John x Katie Haller Capsule Wardrobe Collection

    Today is a very exciting day for me! I’m so excited to finally share my 6-piece capsule wardrobe collection with…

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  • How to Wear Butter Yellow Pants This Spring
    March 25, 2026
    How to Wear it, Spring Fashion, Style Tips

    How to Wear Butter Yellow Pants This Spring

    One of my favorite trending colors this spring is butter yellow. It’s such a fun color for the season and…

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  • Trends to Try: How to Wear Barrel Jeans
    March 18, 2026
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    Trends to Try: How to Wear Barrel Jeans

    Barrel jeans have been one of the biggest denim trends over the last couple of years—but I’ll be honest, I…

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  • A Guide of How to Build a 20-Piece Capsule Wardrobe with the Clothes in Your Closet
    March 4, 2026
    Capsule Wardrobes, Style Tips

    A Guide of How to Build a 20-Piece Capsule Wardrobe with the Clothes in Your Closet

    For the last few years, every season, I have put together mom-friendly capsule wardrobe posts. These posts have become pretty…

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  • How to Wear Gray Jeans in Early Spring
    February 25, 2026
    How to Wear it, Spring Fashion, Style Tips

    How to Wear Gray Jeans in Early Spring

    It’s been a while since I’ve had a pair of gray jeans in my wardrobe. I had a pair a…

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Everyday petite (5’1) mom style || Helping women build an intentional wardrobe they love!
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I am getting ready to go on a Caribbean cruise with my family and these are my must-have cruise essentials! 

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These are some of the things both me and my follow These are some of the things both me and my followers have been loving during the month of May! 💕

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What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 

This was a fun week! Memorial Day, Kevin and my 15 year anniversary, Tigers game and a field trip to Mackinac Island. This is the tone for the next month! 

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Mackinac Island 4th Grade Field Trip! 🐴 I had so Mackinac Island 4th Grade Field Trip! 🐴

I had so much fun this week chaperoning my son‘s fourth grade field trip to Mackinac Island! This is one of my favorite places in Michigan and we love coming here with the kids! 

We had so much fun exploring the island on bikes and popping into some of the local stores and attractions. My favorite part was the one on one time I got to spend with Jack! It’s a day we will both remember! 

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What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now Today I’m re What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

Today I’m recreating the very first outfit selfie I ever took with pieces from my DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER capsule collection! 

When I created this capsule wardrobe I picked hero wardrobe staples that I have always loved in my closet. These classic pieces will continue to be your favorites over the years! 

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Where to wear a red athletic dress! ❤️ I love thi Where to wear a red athletic dress! ❤️

I love this red athletic dress! It has the cutest scallop details on it and comes in lots of color options! Here are some places you can wear an athletic dress this summer! 

✨I’m wearing an xsmall in these photos but I did end up exchanging it for a small, which fits better with the length! 

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15 years of marriage and counting 💍 Today I am gr 15 years of marriage and counting 💍

Today I am grateful for the life we’ve built, the family we’ve created, the friendship we have, and the future we continue to dream about together.

There’s no one else I would rather do life with! 🤍
What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍 What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍

I hope you’re having a fun Memorial weekend and enjoying some nicer weather than I am this weekend. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and warm, but I would’ve liked to enjoy some pool weather this weekend instead of the rain! ☔️ 

Here’s what I wore this week! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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